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Patient Care Coordinator Lead - Evergreen

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Kirkland, WA

Employer:  Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Job Type:  Full Time

Description

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.

The Patient Care Coordinator Lead is a member of a dynamic team focused on coordinating all aspects of patient care. The role provides continuity of care by ensuring a smooth transition between care settings and by developing a relationship and trust with patients to identify and assist with each patient's individual needs that may arise related to the care they receive. The position also supports certain Patient Care Coordinator groups with daily local and interdepartmental problem solving, load-leveling, training, daily metric reporting, and projects as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Performs the primary responsibilities of the Patient Care Coordinator II
  • Performs level-loading during planned/unplanned absences
  • Provides cross-coverage for specific Patient Care Coordinators positions
  • Participates in development of training materials
  • Assists with training and mentoring of new staff
  • Motivates teammates and models positive, innovative behavior
  • Problem-solves escalated issues
  • Manages complex interactions with stakeholders

Qualifications

Required:
  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Minimum one year of experience in a patient care setting required
  • Ability to work independently, organize, and prioritize concurrent responsibilities and demands
  • Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear and concise manner
  • Proficient in the use of word processing (MS Word), email, and data entry in a Windows-based environment
  • Demonstrated customer service skills
  • Ability to solve complex problems and meet patient needs
  • Ability to work in a high pressure, deadline oriented, and complex health care environment
  • Ability to review work to identify and eliminate errors and omissions

Preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree (BA or BS)
  • One year of Fred Hutch experience preferred
  • Experience with Epic or other scheduling and registration software


A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $30.65 to $43.64 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.
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